Any application received after September 1 will be consider in the November disbursement.

Warning!! -- If you have applied with TOPS before do not
use this application. It will cause duplicate accounts and void your
application. Go to the following link: Reapply, login and update your information.

Preparation: If you have not
already done so, please take a minute to review the criteria information here:
“General
Information”

People who should apply
here:

1.Those who have attended a public/charter school last year. You
will need a completed copy of the Public-School Verification Form. This should
be completed by that school.

2.Those who
have attended a private school last year but did not apply with TOPS. You will
need a copy of the award letter/email or verification form if you receive a
scholarship from some other organization.

3.Those who
are entering as a kindergartener. You will not need to upload any documents.

4.Those who
homeschooled or attended an out of state school. You will not need to upload any documents.

Paperwork: Be sure to have
all documents you may need to upload at the time of the application. The
application will not be accepted without them. You can find what documents you
may need on the “General
Information” page. If you do not have these documents, please gather those
documents first before proceeding with the application. If you do not
submit the required documents within this application, your child will only be
approved for the Individual Tax Credit despite the fact they may qualify
for other programs. We will not be contacting you for these documents.
This is your responsibility.

Process: Once you enter the Application process you
will be guided through five sections. Once each section is completed, select
the “button” at the bottom left side of the page to proceed to the next
section. These sections are:

Section #1.Personal
& Login Information

Section #2.Child
Applicant Information

Section #3.Household
and Financial Information & Agreement Statements

Section #4.Financial
Hardship Information

Section #5.Document
Uploads

Proper Submission: Once you have completed all
sections at the end of Section 5, “Document Uploads”, you will see the “Submit
Application” button. Select that to submit your application. Once it is submit
correctly, you will see a “Thank You” page, and you will receive an email
informing you that your application was submitted successfully.

(Please
note you cannot go back to a section once it has been completed. If you
find you have mistakenly entered the wrong information you will have to start
the process all over again. So, please be very careful. If you realize you need
to correct some information after the application has been sent you can send
the corrected information to services@topsforkids.com ).